So we got our white Christmas which a lot of people were hoping for but were you prepared? Did you have your Rock salt?

Rock Salt is running out fast, only forward thinking supplies like Greengates Builders Merchants have any stock left. As a snow fall could hit us again at any time (like yesterday morning) you need to be prepared.

Rock Salt is often used both residentially and municipally for managing ice. Rock Salt is used to manage ice because brine which is a solution of water and salt has a lower freezing point than just ordinary water. Therefore by simply putting salt on ice this will cause it to melt. It is common for people to spread Rock Salt on their paths and driveways after a snow storm to melt the snow. It is also common for people to lay Rock Salt before a frost or snowstorm to prevent ice from forming.

Some people may be concerned about the effects of Rock Salt on the environment however do not worry! Rock Salt is non-toxic and residual salt is gradually diluted and disposed of through natural processes.